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Peter Frampton in The Pedal Movie Photo: Reverb
Rock docs are a dime a dozen; sometimes it feels like every artist who’s ever picked up a guitar will eventually be lionized by a panel of their peers, sitting down for talking head interviews about what makes their second album so special. How often, though, does the camera turn to the unsung heroes of the business, the people helping your favorite axman find his ideal sound? That’s the mission of The Pedal Movie, which shines an overdue spotlight on the history of effects gear and the humble technicians who build it. At last, roadies, guitar wonks, and stompbox nerds have their own No Direction Home!